Month: January 2011

Monday Addition

John “Jack” Emile Konzelman, Jr.
(January 31, 1927 – January 31, 2011)

John “Jack” Emile Konzelman, Jr. was born January 31, 1927 and passed away at 9:14 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jack was 84, a native of Biloxi, MS and a resident of Amite. He was a US Navy Veteran and a retired US Postal Service employee.

Mr. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy “Dotsy” Binder Konzelman, Amite; 2 sons, Jackie Konzelman, Amite and Randy Konzelman and wife Ruth, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Julie Bennett and husband, Wayne, Amite and Carroll Jo Miller and husband, Lane, Kentwood; daughter -in-law, Cynthia Konzelman, Amite; 7 grandchildren, Kim Webb and husband Wil, Flora, MS, Brandon Blades, Amite, Mark Konzelman and wife Elizabeth, Osyka, MS, Shellie Miller, Kentwood, Lanny Miller, Kentwood, Sarah Konzelman, Kentwood and Matthew Konzelman, Kentwood; 2 great-grandchildren, Baylor Travis, Flora, MS and Emilee Webb, Flora, MS., and expecting great-grandson, Manning Rhett Konzelman; brother, David Konzelman and wife Mary Ann, Memphis, TN.

He was preceded in death by parents, John Emile and Julia Margaret Konzelman, Sr.; son, Dennis Marshall Konzelman.

Visitation at the St. Helena Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. with Father Joe Camilleri officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Fenwick Binder, Charles “Brown” Binder, Robert Binder, John Michael Battalora, Hunter Carter, Joe Binder and Skylar Singleton.

Family request memorial donations be made in Mr. Jack’s memory to St. Helena Catholic Church, 122 S. 1st Street, Amite, La 70422 or State Library of Louisiana, Services for the Blind, 701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Monday

“[God] is able to do exceedingly abundantly

above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us.”

~Ephesians 3:20~

Savana Allen was at AWANA last night.  She’s looking good following that bout with H1N1.  Please continue to pray for the many people who are sick.

Mrs. Mickey Cade is continuing to have medical tests in Hattisburg.  Pray for good results.

Mrs. Mary Womack was able to back at church yesterday.  Please continue to pray for her.

Mrs. Dorothy Ricks, Diane Turner’s mother, is still in Beecham.   Pray for Diane as she makes the many decisions necessary for her mother’s care.

Pray for Bill Frazier.  He has been having some health problems.

Ronald Earl Rosevear Sr. (former resident of Roseland)

A native of Independence and a resident of Denham Springs, he passed away Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at Golden Age Nursing Home at age 69. He served and defended our country in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Visitation at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes Monday, Jan. 31, from 1 p.m. until funeral services in the funeral home chapel at 3 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Joe Alain. Burial in Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sandra H. Rosevear; daughters and sons-in-law, Beckie and Johnny Pourciau, and Cindi and Scott Warren; sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald Earl Jr. and Rhonda Rosevear, and Paul Edward and Michelle Babcock; sister, Holly Wall; and grandchildren, Rustin Earl Rosevear, Rylie Elise Rosevear, Rhett Thomas Rosevear, Reese Aaron Pourciau, Ty Garon Pourciau, Presley Rae Pourciau, Candace Megan Nall, Alyssa Jade Nall, Courtney Rene Warren and Chandler O’Neal Warren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Clifford and Zelma Lea Rosevear. Please visitwww.sealefuneral.com to view and sign the online guestbook.Please pray for Meghan B. Strickland as she makes plans for gall bladder surgery. Her new baby is home and doing fine.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
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Monday, January 31, 2011

“So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard . . . all the people stood. And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God,” (Nehemiah 8:2a, 5b-6a, ESV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, encouraging you to pray for small group Bible studies.

A nicely dressed man in Macau, was intently reading through a copy of God’s Word that he had just received from a group of visiting believers. The man admitted to being addicted to gambling. The problem was so bad that his wife and child had left him. He thought of suicide, but then he received the Word. It is understood that he prayed to receive Christ and was given contact information of local believers, but it is unclear what happened to him, because he only had a few more days left in Macau before returning to his home country.

Several times the Eastern Hungary team has asked for prayer for the city of Nadudvar, especially that they would be able to start a Bible study there. Praise the Lord: During a recent concert held by volunteers, some people expressed an interest. Due to cultural restraints, however, they are not open to meeting in a private home. Please pray that the team will be able to find a suitable place for the new small group to meet.

There are 10 small groups in Sunshine City, China which are not only sustaining themselves, but they are also growing in numbers. Pray for the new participants to catch the vision and be a part of rapid growth.

Team Ufa is rejoicing that 32 Bible study groups have appeared in and around Ufa since late summer of 2009. Pray that these groups will all give more attention and energy to making reproducing disciples.

* Please pray that wherever the new believer from Macau goes, he will actively pursue Christian fellowship.

* Intercede for these new Bible study groups as they seek adequate space for growth.

* Bless the LORD, the great God, for the power of His Word.

Thanks for praying today.  Find some private time for Bible study and meditation.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”

~Philippians 4:13 NIV~

Email address for letters to ask for an “Extreme Home Makeover” for Jon-Michael Williams

RobbieRoubique@hotmail.com

Mailing address for get well cards

Jon- Michael (and Brenda Williams)

13276 New Genessee Rd.

Tickfaw, LA 70466

Aline Strickland Garner

(May 31, 1928 – January 29, 2011)

A resident of Pride, she died at 5:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at her home. She was born May 31, 1928 in Kentwood, was 82 years of age and a member of Galilee Baptist Church in Zachary. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Saundra Roper, Tallahassee, FL and Elizabeth Rossman, Greenwell Springs; 2 sons, Phillips Garner, Jr., Central and Mark Garner, Central; 1 sister, Edith Caillouet, Houma; 1 brother, Vernon Strickland, Baton Rouge; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillips Garner, Sr.; parents, James and Janie Venable Strickland; brother, Wilbur Strickland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Ron Lowery. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Remember He gives us this day to give back to Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,

For You will answer me.”

~Psalm 86:7~

Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell will have the needed procedure on January 7th.  Please pray for her in the meantime.  Also, pray for her family and for the medical staff that will be working with her.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2.10

Mike Benson, Editor

MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1970, dawned as a quiet day in the news…

None of the news stories had an particular sense of urgency–a small plane crashed in Iowa, the anti-war movement continued to grow, people blamed John and Yoko’s marriage for the breakup of the Beatles, the Senators beat the Red Sox 6-5, the Brewers swept a doubleheader with the White Sox 5-2, 16-2, and Apollo 13 rocketed its way to the moon.

This ho-hum day received a powerful jolt at 10:08 p.m. (EST).  The Apollo 13 flight–two days, seven hours, and 54 minutes into a routine mission–experienced a terrible mishap.  Moments later, from a distance of 203,980 miles, the now immortal words of astronaut Jack Swigert crossed the void of space and crackled over the speakers of Mission Control: “OK, Houston, we’ve had a problem here.”  In disbelief, the controllers radioed back, “This is Houston, Say again please.”  Jim Lovell then spoke five words that confirmed the alarm: “Houston, we’ve had a problem.”

Apollo 13’s five-word message galvanized NASA into action and arrested the attention of an otherwise distracted public.

Amazingly, the next day, both the House and Senate passed resolutions calling on the American people to pray.  At St. Peter’s Square, the pope led 50,000 people in prayer for the safe return of the astronauts.  In New York City, thousands of people gathered to read the news headlines and to pray in Times Square.  Walter Cronkite summarized everyone’s concern: “Perhaps never in human history has the entire world been so united by such a global drama.”  As the world watched and prayed, NASA raced to find a solution and eventually did succeed in returning the crew of Apollo 13 safely to Earth.

The words “Houston, we’ve had a problem” communicated powerfully in 1970.  Today we need to articulate an even greater dilemma, “Christians, we have a problem.”  Many of us are going about our lives, ignoring the millions of desperate, unrecognized cries for help.  We’re letting an increasing number of our neighbors and friends die without the life-giving news of Jesus Christ.  Our words may affirm our concern, but our behavior indicates that that we really don’t care. Tom Clegg and Warren Bird, “Reaching People Who Don’t Believe They Are Lost,” Missing in America, 50-51

1 “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved.

2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.”

Romans 10.1-2

Have a great day!  Make preparations to be in the Lord’s House tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Friday

“And forgive us our sins

as we also forgive those who have sinned against us.”

~Matthew 6:7-9 (NCV)~

David and I watch a Bill Gathier program about George Beverly Shea.  It was wonderful and so inspiring to hear him sing at age 95.  I hope some of you got to see the program too.  That program was like “icing on the cake” because I had read the following article earlier in the day.  May people will be in heaven because of the unselfish ministry of Billy Graham, George Beverly Shea, and Cliff Barrows.  May each of us use our opportunities to share the “Good News” in our part of the world.

Billy Graham’s Advice to Christians

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=34538

This devotional reminds many of us of the years when our children were growing up.  Now, we get emails that say “I love you”, phone calls that end with “Love you”, etc.  Each one is like a precious gift wrapped in gold!

THE GOLD BOX


The following article came to me author unknown:

“We often learn the most from our children.  Some time ago a friend of mine punished his 3-year-old daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight, and he became infuriated when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the tree.  Nevertheless, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, ‘This is for you, Daddy.’

“He was embarrassed by his earlier over-reaction, but his anger flared again when he found that the box was empty.  He yelled at her, ‘Don’t you know that when you give someone a present, there’s supposed to be something inside of it?’  The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and said, ‘Oh Daddy, it’s not empty.  I blew kisses into the box.  All for you, Daddy.’

“The father was crushed.  He put his arms around his little girl, and he begged her forgiveness.  My friend told me that he kept that gold box by his bed for years.  Whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there.  In a very real sense, each of us as parents has been given a gold container filled with unconditional love and kisses from our children.  There is no more precious possession anyone could hold.”

Though my children are now all grown and out of the house, I cringe when I think of the times I may have done something similar while raising them.  Between all the occasions for fussing and discipline, I needed an occasional reminder to stop and remember what a treasure my children are (all three of them!) and how thankful I am to God for blessing me through them.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is His reward.” (Psalm 127:3)

May those of you who are parents truly treasure your children as a blessing from God, and may all of us show our heavenly Father the love and adoration that He is due from His children.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

There are many who are sick and many who are grieving.  There are also many who are rejoicing for various reasons.  Make your prayer list today to pray for those in your world.

The sunset last night was as beautiful as the sunrise this morning.  Get out and enjoy a little of this beautiful day God has blessed us with.  Then, do a deed that will bless someone else.

Anna Lee

Thursday

“May your kingdom come,

may your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …”

~Matthew 6:7-9 (NCV)~


Thank God for another beautiful day.  He likes to hear from us on a regular basis!  While you are at it, thank him for your health, a roof over your  head, food to eat, family and friends who care about you, etc.

Jeff Birch continues to do well following his surgery last week.  He’s now sitting in the shop and anxious to be back to full speed.  Thanks to his surgery, he is able to eat again.

Rene Deck is now home from her back surgery.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Be careful about the flu.  It seems to be everywhere!

Continue to pray for Jon-Michael Williams.  He is still hospitalized in New Orleans and in a coma more than two months after the accident.  Friends are hoping to get an Extreme Home Makeover for the trailer where he lives so that will include handicapped features that will be needed.  Those who would like to help can send an email to his former baseball coach and “best friend”.   All the emails will be sent to Extreme Home Makeover next week. To join others in this you can write your email to Extreme Home Makeovers and send it to RobbieRoubique@hotmail.com.  He will print all the emails and sent them in.  We’ve prayed for Jon-Michal and his mother, Brenda.  Let put some action into those prayers.  Remember, Monday is the deadline, so go ahead and send your email today.

Jadon’s Story

Orthopedic and Pediatrician Appointments

I went to the orthopedic this morning. He said that everything is absolutely fine. My feet curve in but he said that it is normal. When you are in the womb that is how you are positioned. Since I’m just putting weight on my feet, mine haven’t straightened out yet. So no its not normal for a babies feet to look like that at my age but it is ok because of my situation. He said that now that I’m putting weight on my feet they should straighten out. He wants to see me again in 6 months but he thinks everything is going to be just fine. We are so glad that it wasn’t a bone issues. He also checked my spine and hips while I was there. He said that both of them are normal too. So great news from that doctor. Now on to the pediatrician. We didn’t get good results from her. She said that I’m wheezing pretty badly. So that means xopenex. I’m not going to get better until I take these breathing treatment. So my pediatrician called my neurologist. By the way, I just love that my pediatrician takes the time to consult with my neurologist. She always looks out for me. They decided to put me on xopenex and continue the steroids. We hope that the steroids keep my seizures down while I’m on the xopenex. I have only had about 30 spasms today. They are still very light and barely recognizable. I’m still doing new things. I’m using my right hand very consistently now. In fact you can barely tell that its my weaker side. I’m also moving all around. I don’t move forward but I’m very good at moving backwards. If you look at the picture above, you will see me on the rug at Mar’s house. My mommy put me on the blue pallet and look how far I moved. Now I just have to learn how to go forward. My mommy also has to watch me really closely. I can pick up all kinds of things off the floor and guess where they go. Yep straight to my mouth. Please pray that I will get rid of this RSV. We are so ready for it to go away. Also pray that the xopenex won’t cause my seizures to go way up. I’ll keep you updated.

Pray for the Brabham family as they lay another member to rest at Pine Ridge today.

TODAY’S PRAYER
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JANUARY 27, 2011

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the glorious riches of His inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of His power to us who believe.” (Ephesians 1:18-19a)

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Pratibha Devisingh Patil of India (southern Asia).

BASQUE OF WESTERN EUROPE (bahsk). We may have spent many hours before the Lord, seeking His face and will. But sometimes it isn’t until we face devastation that the Lord opens our eyes to what He is doing and where He wants us to focus. This is precisely what happened to Matthew, a member of the Basque Team. Everything he had previously tried was unsuccessful or didn’t flourish. His wife, Bethany, noticing that he was really down, just asked him a simple question: “What do you miss doing?” “I miss American football!” he replied. With that, came his answer. He got on his computer and did a search on American football in his city and . . . presto! There it was: a team not too far from his house. He began to attend practice. He realized that you really don’t get to know someone until you get down in the dirt and mud with them. Never before had he thought that you could do something you love and reach people with the Gospel at the same time. Since joining the team, Matthew has been able to minister to his coach, whose sister is fighting cancer. Not only that, but Matthew and the coach have a vision to begin a group of Christian Athletes. Please ask the Lord to guide Matthew as he begins this outreach with his teammates. Pray that the team will respond positively to his invitation to join this group. And lastly, ask the Lord to give Matthew the words and message that his teammates need to hear.

TAICHUNG, TAIWAN (tie-joeng). The older generation of Taiwanese has been one of the hardest groups to reach. Years of cultural tradition keep them worshipping ancestors and a plethora of gods. They also have a strong influence on the subsequent generations, both by teaching their grandchildren these practices, even from an early age, and threatening their children with trouble in the family if they accept Christ. Please pray for this generation to be turned to the truth of Christ before it is too late for them. Pray that as the Lord opens up their hearts, it will result in greater freedom and openness for the younger generations also to follow the one and only true God, Jesus Christ.

Please don’t forget that email for Jon-Michael.  Pass the word to others so they can send one too.

Have a terriffic Thursday!

Anna Lee